Iran
Will McDonald newcomer to Azad
Veteran big man Will McDonald (211 cm, Southern Florida’03) is a new addition to the roster of Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague) this 2016. He should be able to add size and experience to their frontcourt. Azad is currently fifth in the Superleague standings with their 15-10 record. Will is moving there from the Jiangsu Nangang…
Read MoreBruno Sundov now with Petrochimi
Croatian big man Bruno Sundov (221 cm) has signed a deal to play for Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbour (Iran-Superleague) this 2015-16 season. The 35-year-old veteran recently played for the Toros del Norte (Nicaragua-ACB). He played three games for them in the Liga Americas and posted solid averages of 19.7 ppg and 9.3 rpg. He was…
Read MoreJeleel Akindele heads to Petrochimi
Iranian club Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbor (Iran-Superleague) has secured the services of Nigerian big man Jeleel Akindele (216 cm, Chicago State’05). He was a former member of the Nigerian national team in 2006-07 and again in 2009. Jeleel has played two games for Yesilgiresun Belediye (Turkey-BSL), where he started the 2015-16 season. His two games…
Read MoreMiljan Pupovic moves to Naft Abadan
Serbian big man Miljan Pupovic (210 cm) is taking his game to Asia after agreeing to terms with Naft Abadan (Iran-Superleague) this 2015. He began the 2015-16 season playing for Tundja Yambol (Bulgaria-NBL). He logged three games for his former club before his departure and was able to deliver averages of 16.0 ppg and 7.0…
Read MoreCyril Awere inks with Naft Abadan
Naft Abadan (Iran-Superleague) has secured the services of Nigerian player Cyril Awere (211 cm) for the 2015-16 season. He is a two-time member of the Nigerian national team in 2003 and 2015. He began the 2014-15 season playing for the Kumamoto Vorters (Japan-NBL). In 25 games in the Japanese league Cyril recorded averages of 9.3…
Read MoreTony Weeden joins Azad University
Tony Weeden (183 cm, Chicago State’05) will continue his professional career in Iran this 2015-16 as he signs with Azad University Tehran (Iran-Superleague). Weeden spent his 2014-15 season on the roster of Keravnos Strovolou (Cyprus-Division A). He played a total of 16 games for his former club and averaged 18.4 ppg and 2.6 apg, helping…
Read MoreEdgar Sosa heads to Petrochimi
Edgar Sosa (190 cm, Louisville’10) is Asia-bound after agreeing to terms with Petrochimi Bandar Imam Harbour (Iran-Superleague) this 2015-16. Sosa is from the Dominican Republic and has been a member of the Dominican Republic national team since 2005. He was recently released by the Atlanta Hawks this October. In 2014-15 Edgar was a member of…
Read MoreFIBA Asia 2015: Philippines stuns Iran
Action in the FIBA Asia 2015 heated up yesterday as a heavy favorite fell to a dark horse in Group E. The Philippines played their hearts out and took down tournament juggernaut, Iran 87-73. The win secured a quarterfinals berth for the Philippines and are in line to be the top seed entering the knockout round.…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Championship Preview
In less than 24 hours the FIBA Asia Championship 2015 will tip-off in Changsha, China. The Americas, African and European championships are already in the books and it is now time for countries from the Asian region to do battle on the hardwood and determine their which nations will punch their tickets to the 2016…
Read MoreHamed Haddadi back with Sichuan
Hamed Haddadi (218 cm) has found his way back to the Sichuan Blue Whales (China-CBA) this 2015/16 season. Haddadi is a 30-year-old Iranian player who has a decade of experience playing for the Iranian national team from 2004-2014. Hamed previously played for the Blue Whales in the 2013/14 season. The big man played in the…
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